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Barrett McNagny LLP is pleased to announce that Rachel K. Steinhofer was elected Partner effective January 1, 2021. Ms. Steinhofer represents clients in labor and employment matters, medical practice defense, and general liability defense.

President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (“Act”). The Act is part of a much larger appropriations bill that is over 5,000 pages and includes numerous provisions.

Samuel J. Talarico, Jr. has been elected to serve as Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee for 2021.

Data and privacy are increasing concerns in today’s business environment. Many states and foreign governments have passed legislation that attempts to address some potential risks existing in our hyper-cyber environment.

On December 16, 2020, the EEOC issued updated guidance for employers concerning COVD-19 vaccinations.

Anyone who has spent a winter in Indiana knows that snow and ice are unavoidable weather conditions. Slip-and-fall injuries are a common occurrence and a common subject of insurance claims that lead to lawsuits.

Many family businesses are closely held, meaning only a few people have an ownership interest in the business. In these types of businesses, disputes between the shareholders can cause problems on many levels, sometimes leading to litigation.

Claims against healthcare providers for negligent acts fall into two broad categories of medical malpractice and ordinary negligence. In general, claims that are related to the promotion of a patient’s health or a healthcare provider’s professional expertise, skill, or judgment are considered claims of medical malpractice, while claims that are unrelated to these issues are considered claims of ordinary negligence.

As money in and around college athletics increases, so too does the disparity between an athlete’s actual cost of attending college and the benefit the university receives from the athlete. Elite talent brings an immediate return on a university’s scholarship investment.

Barrett McNagny LLP is proud to announce that the firm was ranked in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®.

Thomas Niezer was recognized by Bishop Dwenger High School as Alumnus of the Year at their annual Hall of Fame dinner.

Barrett McNagny LLP is proud to announce that four firm attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas.

Employers need to be aware of two key terms under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), “reasonable accommodation” and “interactive process"

Barrett McNagny LLP is proud to announce the firm attorneys who were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 publication in their respective practice areas.

Although the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)* and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are distinct Acts, it can be difficult to determine if an employee qualifies for FMLA or ADA depending upon the situation.

Indiana is a “one pot” state, in which all assets owned by the parties at the time of divorce are considered marital assets that will be divided in some fashion between the parties, either by the Court or by agreement. Retirement benefits are often an important component of a marital property division or settlement agreement.

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (“SECURE”) makes several significant changes to individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”) and retirement plans and how they must be treated after the death of the retirement account owner.

​As of July 1, 2020, those operating a moving motor vehicle in the Hoosier state are prohibited from holding a cell phone.

It is important for a business to have an internet usage policy in place that sets and establishes guidelines for employees to follow while using the internet at work.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the IRS, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the EEOC and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development have teamed up to present a webinar on “Navigating COVID-19: A Virtual Guide for the Employment Community.”